Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 2/24/2022 - 5:30 PM
Category: Report of the Committee on Student Achievement and School Innovation
Type: Action
Subject: 6. Report with Possible Action Regarding Ambitious Instruction
Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
Goal 1
Academic Achievement
Policy: Admin Policy 1.01 - Vision, Mission, Core Beliefs, and Goals
Attachments February Presentation PowerPoint
File Attachment:
February Presentation final.pdf
Background: Ambitious Instruction: Accelerating Learning was implemented at the start of the 21-22 school year. The plan is focused on three levels. The levels are Formative Practices, Explicit Instruction, and Engagement. Ambitious Instruction: Accelerating Learning embodies the district’s Five Priorities for Success, focusing on increasing academic achievement and accountability, developing our staff, and strengthening communication and collaboration.

The Ambitious Instruction Plan is implemented through three cycles of professional learning. While all cycles are integrated, each cycle has a specific area of focus. Cycle 1 had a focus on intentional planning. Cycle 2, the current cycle, focuses on scaffolding, and Cycle 3 will focus on empowering students.

To track the progress of Ambitious Instruction: Accelerating Learning, a non-evaluative Walk-Through Rubric was designed to gather feedback on how to better support teachers and leaders in understanding and implementing teacher ​learning of best practices. The rubric is used for the collection of teacher practice data aligned to the professional learning cycle. The rubric is for both school team and regional team use.

The attached presentation provides an overview of the progress that has been made to date.
Fiscal Impact Statement: No Fiscal Impact
Implementation and Assessment Plan
Recommendation: Your Committee reports having received the foregoing report from the Administration. Although this item has been noticed for possible action, no action is required.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Jacqueline M. Mann, Ph.D. - Board Clerk/Chief Officer